Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a responding tribunal of the District shall:
(1) Apply the procedural and substantive law generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in the District and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings; and
(2) Determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of the District.
(Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-73, § 303, 63 DCR 222.)
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 3A - Uniform Interstate Family Support
Subchapter III - Civil Provisions of General Application
§ 46–353.01. Proceedings under chapter
§ 46–353.02. Proceeding by minor parent
§ 46–353.03. Application of law of the District
§ 46–353.04. Duties of initiating tribunal
§ 46–353.05. Duties and powers of responding tribunal
§ 46–353.06. Inappropriate tribunal
§ 46–353.07. Duties of support enforcement agency
§ 46–353.08. Duty of Office of the Attorney General
§ 46–353.10. Duties of Office of the Attorney General as state information agency
§ 46–353.11. Pleadings and accompanying documents
§ 46–353.12. Nondisclosure of information in exceptional circumstances
§ 46–353.14. Limited immunity of petitioner
§ 46–353.15. Nonparentage as defense
§ 46–353.16. Special rules of evidence and procedure
§ 46–353.17. Communications between tribunals